Antibiotics do not improve the illness, and some medical researchers believe that these medications can increase the risk of developing HUS. [43, 66] Therefore, apart from supportive care, such as close attention to hydration and nutrition, there is no specific therapy to halt E. coli symptoms. [42] The recent finding that E. coli O157:H7 initially speeds up blood coagulation may lead to future medical therapies that could forestall the most serious consequences. [34] Most individuals who do not develop HUS recover within two weeks. [33, 42]